Fanellhorn

The Fanellhorn is a mountain in the Lepontine Alps of Graubünden, Switzerland, south of Vals.

Fanellhorn
With Guraletschsee (north side)
Highest point
Elevation3,124 m (10,249 ft)
Prominence301 m (988 ft)[1]
Parent peakRheinwaldhorn
Isolation5.9 km (3.7 mi) 
ListingAlpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates46°32′52″N 09°07′49.7″E
Geography
Fanellhorn
Location in Switzerland
LocationGraubünden, Switzerland
Parent rangeLepontine Alps
Climbing
Easiest routemountain path leading to the summit northeast, past Guraletschsee.

Its summit can be reached by hikers using a signposted path that comes from Guraletschsee and reaches the ridge "Fanellgrätli" on 2710 meters, leading to the peak from northeast (Swiss grade T4, signposted blue and white from point 2710, before it is red and white and T2).[2] This is a possible extension to a popular hike starting at Zervreila, that passes the three lakes Guraletschsee, Amperveilsee and Selvasee and descends via Selva Alp to Vals. Vals is famous for its spa.[3]

In winter it is a popular summit for enthusiasts of Ski touring, of which most choose a northerly descend.

References

  1. Swisstopo map
  2. "Hiking in Switzerland, degree of difficulty". Archived from the original on 2011-05-15. Retrieved 2011-03-10.
  3. "Spa Switzerland: Vals, Graubünden". Archived from the original on 2011-06-05. Retrieved 2011-03-10.
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